CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOLLOW UP: October 24, 2011

· On Monday, October 31, 2011, 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Boardroom there will be a Council Worksession to discuss the City’s Performance Measures Project

· On Monday, November 7, 12:00 - 12:55 p.m. in City Council Chambers there will be a meeting of the Transportation Benefit District #1 Board to receive an update on projects and to discuss the proposed 2012 budget.

Bellingham City Council meets all requirements of the State of Washington Open Meetings Act.

Pledge Of AllegianceLed by Jim Long.

Roll CallAll present.

Approval Of MinutesLILLIQUIST / WEISS moved approval of the October 10, 2011 minutes of the regular City Council meeting as submitted. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

“A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION OF THE 2011 ACTION PLAN OF THE 2008 - 2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE MODIFICATION OF THE 2011 ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.”WEISS / KNUTSON moved final approval of Resolution #2011-23. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

“A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2012 ACTION PLAN OF THE 2008 - 2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS, THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT SELECTED CITY HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE 2012 ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.”WEISS / KNUTSON moved final approval of Resolution #2011-24. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Res. 2011-24APPROVED

AB19204 3. Update on discussions regarding future development of former “DOT” (Department of Transportation) property in the Sunnyland NeighborhoodWEISS / KNUTSON moved to direct staff to move forward with the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association proposal for docketing consideration after April 2012. MOTION CARRIED 7-0

DIRECTION TO STAFF

AB19354 4. Agreement for Management of Property at 600 West Holly StreetWEISS / LILLIQUIST moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement for management of property at 600 West Holly Street with the Bellingham Public Development Authority (BPDA). MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

AB19355 5. Worksession on a Pipeline Safety OrdinanceWEISS / KNUTSON moved to direct staff to develop an ordinance with the following provisions: consultation zones; setbacks for emergency facilities or hard-to-evacuate populations; general setbacks that would include single residential zones; require pipeline location for easements be added to plat maps; require pipeline location identified and safety issues addressed during the SEPA process; require that projects use the one-call locator number before starting construction; require physical protection of the pipeline during construction and prohibit manufacturing and the use of flammable liquids within a specified zone near a pipeline. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

“AN ORDINANCE RENEWING A FRANCHISE AND GRANTING OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS, GRANTEES AND ASSIGNS THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AUTHORITY AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REMOVE, REPLACE, AND REPAIR EXISTING PIPELINE FACILITIES, TOGETHER WITH EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WITHIN AND THROUGH CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY, STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM.”BUCHANAN / KNUTSON moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Council Member Buchanan reported that the committee had sent this proposal back to staff to develop further.

RETURNED TO STAFF

AB19357 3. Bid Award for 2010-2011 Sewer Replacement Program, Bid #59B-2011BUCHANAN / BORNEMANN moved to award Bid No. 59B-2011 for 2010–2011 Sewer Replacement Program (EU-0151) to Tiger Construction Ltd of Everson, Washington as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with them for the amount of their bid which is $675,289.00, which does not include WSST. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

AB19358 4. Noise variance for 25 nights for the construction of the Advanced Traveler Information System on Interstate 5 at Samish Way and from Northwest Avenue to northern city limitsBUCHANAN / LILLIQUIST moved to allow a noise variance for the construction of the Advanced Traveler Information System on Interstate 5 for 25 nights. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

Committee Of The WholeChair, Stan Snapp

AB19359 1. Closed Record Hearing to consider Western Washington University’s petition to vacate the portion of 26th Street and the alley to the West between Taylor and Douglas Avenues in Area 1C of the Happy Valley Neighborhood

Council President Snapp reported that the council voted unanimously during the Closed Record Hearing to accept Western Washington University’s petition to vacate with no monetary compensation.

“AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE VACATION OF 26TH STREET AND THE ALLEY TO THE WEST, BETWEEN DOUGLAS AND TAYLOR AVENUES ABUTTING LOTS 1 – 30, BLOCKS 251 AND 252, FAIRHAVEN LAND COMPANY’S THIRD ADDITION TO FAIRHAVEN, WA, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM.”

BORNEMANN / BUCHANAN moved approval for first and second reading. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AMENDING BELLINGHAM MUNICIPAL CODE 7.12.130.”Council Member Weiss reported that the ordinance had been amended during committee as follows: 1st Whereas, replace the word “chickens” with “roosters”. Section 7.12.130D, delete “any fowl as defined in 7.04.030(J), including but not limited to”; and to replace the word “peacock” with “peafowl”.

Council Member Lilliquist and Council Member Weiss will work with staff and other parties to examine the long term parking regulations in residential areas and present at a worksession to the council.

Executive Session – Report and action only.

1. Potential Property Sale: Staff provided information on the potential sale price of surplus real property located at 2932 East Sunset Drive which has been listed for sale under a listing agreement.KNUTSON / BORNEMANN moved to authorize the sale of such property at the price of $160,000.00, with closing costs to be paid in accordance with standard terms contained in the Northwest Multiple Listing Service purchase and sale agreement. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

3. Litigation: Hofstetter v. City of Bellingham:Staff provided an update on a litigation matter. Information only. No action taken.

NO ACTION

4. Litigation: Lind Bros v. City of Bellingham – Wilkin: Staff provided an update on a litigation matter.LILLIQUIST / BORNEMANN moved to authorize the City to appeal the Superior Court decision to the Court of Appeals. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

5. Litigation: Lind Bros v. City of Bellingham - Superior Court No. 10-2-03292-1: Staff provided an update on a litigation matter.BORNEMANN / LILLIQUIST moved to authorize the City to appeal the Superior Court decision to the Court of Appeals. MOTION CARRIED 7-0

APPROVED

Mayor’s Report

1. Standing time for briefings, updates and reports to Council by the Mayor, if needed. Information only.

AB19361 2. Mayor’s appointment of Gabriel Miles and Mike Smith to the Bellingham Arts Commission BORNEMANN / KNUTSON moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Gabriel Miles, partial term to expire on December 31, 2012; and Mike Smith, partial term to expire on January 1, 2014. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

AB19362 3. Mayor’s appointment of Barbara Ryan to the Museum Foundation BoardBORNEMANN / WEISS moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Barbara Ryan to the Museum Foundation Board, term ending October 24, 2014. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

AB19363 4. Mayor’s appointment of Alex McLean to the Transportation CommissionBORNEMANN / BUCHANAN moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Alex McLean to the Transportation Commission, term ending October 24, 2014. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

AB19364 5. Mayor’s reappointment of Therese Kelliher and Jim McCabe to the Transportation CommissionWEISS / LILLIQUIST moved to approve the Mayor’s reappointment of Therese Kelliher and Jim McCabe to the Transportation Commission, terms ending October 19, 2014. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

APPROVED

Consent AgendaAll matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and/or non-controversial items and may be approved in a single motion. A member of the Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

AB19365 1. Resolution setting 2012 City Council Meeting Schedule

Res. 2011-25 “A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TIMES AND DATES OF THE 2012 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BELLINGHAM CITY COUNCIL BEGINNING JANUARY 9, 2012.”

Res. #2011-25(Consent Agenda)

AB19366 2. Bid award for installation of two dewatering centrifuges at the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bid No. 52B-2011

(Consent Agenda)

AB19367 3. Authorization of check issue for accounts payable from September 30, 2011 to October 6, 2011

(Consent Agenda)

AB19368 4. Authorization of check issue for accounts payable from October 7, 2011 to October 13, 2011

(Consent Agenda)

AB19369 5. Authorization of check issue for payroll from September 24, 2011 to October 10, 2011

AB18874 1. AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE GRANT OF A FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF WASHINGTON IV, INC. TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE; PROVIDING THE CITY REGULATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CABLE SYSTEM AND TERMINATING ORDINANCE NO. 10709.

WEISS / BORNEMANN moved approval for third and final reading. Upon motion, said bill was placed on final passage and approved by the following roll call vote:

AdjournmentThere being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Next City Council MeetingMonday, November 7 2011

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